WNCI's Sweetheart is engaged!

A few weeks ago, I heard that Kelsey Webb, from WNCI’s “The Morning Zoo” was engaged. One of the wittiest, smartest and most beautiful gals in Columbus is getting married? I had to know more! 

Kelsey graciously agreed to meet me on a sunny Saturday morning for an interview. I quickly noticed a few things about her; 1.) She was naturally beautiful, 2.) Her engagement ring was like nothing I had ever seen before, and 3.) I knew when she insisted she buy her own coffee that I was dealing with a very down to earth girl… and I was right!

As we began to talk, Kelsey told me that she and her fiancé, known on the show as “Meatball”, had met during an internship at Ohio State. “At first I thought he was boring,” Kelsey said to me while chuckling. She went on to tell me that their love finally sparked on none other than…AIM. Yes ladies and gentlemen, the on-line chat forum that kept us all entertained prior to smart phones is what initially connected these two lovebirds. Although it was not Kelsey who made the first move, “My roommate pretended she was me on AIM and asked him out!”

Fast forward eight years and here we are. Kelsey filled me in on her fears of moving in with someone for the first time and all the anxiety that can go along with it. “I was terrified of moving in with someone. I’m an only child and I lived alone for five years. But, I was so wrong. I had nothing to be worried about. I know the ‘cookie cutter’ way of doing things doesn’t always work, especially for me. Sometimes I need to do things backwards, at my own pace.”

That backwards formula also applied to Kelsey’s wedding dress. “I actually bought my wedding dress last summer, long before I got engaged. I was on vacation with my mom in Toronto. We had watched an episode of “Say Yes to the Dress” the night before. It was our last day there and we were power-shopping. I randomly saw a white dress at a non-bridal boutique, tried it on just for fun and it was perfect! My mom was there, it was totally affordable, and I was able to stuff it into my suitcase. I couldn’t pass it up!” Kelsey gave me the honor of sneaking a peek of the dress on her phone and it is amazing!

At this point I couldn’t help but ask Kelsey how she knew he was the one? What is the turning point in your relationship that takes you from fear of the unknown to being completely confident that this person is the right one for you? I must say, the girl gives good advice. “Honestly, there is no jealousy in our relationship. He just lets me be me and I try to do the same for him. His parents are still madly in love and that was his example. I’ve had a lot of lessons to learn and through everything he’s been my rock. There are no rules for what works for a couple. You need to create them to fit your own wants and needs.”

“So what’s the story with the ring?” I inquired? Kelsey’s left hand donned two white gold bands, each containing five stones lined up side by side. This is not what you would consider your traditional engagement ring but then again, by now we know that Kelsey is no ‘traditional’ girl.”

“I love jewelry, and I love bling!” She said, eyes sparkling. “I didn’t want something dainty, so I took things into my own hands. We had gone back home for the holidays and I found a great deal. The jewelry store was having a half-off sale ending on Christmas Eve. There was no way to pass this deal up, so I told him about it. I didn’t expect him to propose the next day! He told me after the fact that he wanted me to wear it right away!”

As she went on I realized the proposal was the most traditional of the arrangement. “It was Christmas Eve, in front of his parents’ Christmas tree, just me and him. I’m a crier, but I didn’t cry. Our relationship is more practical than emotional, but it works for us. Christmas was a great time to get engaged, because we were able to celebrate with all of our family, instead of telling them the news over the phone.” She went on to tell me more, “Our engagement was actually upstaged by two other surprises. My cried when we told him our news. But he cried even harder when my half-brother showed up, because he wasn’t supposed to make it home. Then my brothers gave my dad an HD TV and he sobbed forever. It was seriously like a Samsung commercial!”

Of course I am a Wedding Planner, so I began inquiring about all the details. I can guarantee you that this will absolutely be a one-of-a-kind day for a one-of-a-kind couple. When I asked her about her thoughts for the wedding, she simply said “I am just enjoying the process.” Go Kelsey!

In conclusion I asked Kelsey what her advice would be for single girls out there looking for ‘the one’. “The most important relationship you have is with yourself” she said; “…put energy into loving and knowing yourself first. Everything else will fall into place.”

Thanks Kelsey for this great opportunity!

Eventfully, Jefferson